1. SC CTSI Mock Review Program David Hellard Senior Program Manager – Research Development Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute

2. What is the SC CTSI? SC CTSI is a multi-school, multi-disciplinary, NIH-funded institute.

3. The National CTSA Network Working Together, Sharing a Vision CTSA: Clinical and Translational Science Awards 62 Medical Research Institutions in 31 States

4. What does the SC CTSI do? Offers Education, Training, and Career Developmen t Provides Research Resources and Services Provides Funding $ Develops Partnerships and Infrastructure to transform the research environment

5. Online: www.sc-ctsi.org

6. SC CTSI Mock Review Program Modelled after similar program at UNC Junior investigators R01, K-series, F-series Outcomes: Increase in grant-writing skills Better scores Increased funding for USC & CHLA researchers Reduced time to submission

7. How does it work? Applicant submits abstract to Mock Review Program 3-5 months prior to NIH deadline Applicant submits grant paperwork (as complete as possible) to Mock Review Program 4 months prior to NIH deadline Proposal will be assigned to two reviewers, 4 weeks to review Applicants meets with reviewers 3 months prior to NIH deadline Deadline flexibility

8. Progress to date? Two pilot review panels – very well received Significant changes to proposal NIH Biosketches and letters of support Career development plan Statistical analysis plan Enthusiasm for program Expand to include a broader range of applicants and grants Development of digital infrastructure for support Reciprocal review with SoCal institutions

9. Interested? Please contact: Jeanne Dzekov McKean dzekov@usc.edu 323-442-8281 SC CTSI Education, Career Development, and Ethics (ECDE)

10. Thank You SC CTSI | www.sc-ctsi.orgwww.sc-ctsi.orgPhone: (323) 442-4032Email: info@sc-ctsi.orginfo@sc-ctsi.orgTwitter: @SoCalCTSI